Arc of Yates is a non-profit organization that serves adults, seniors, and children with disabilities throughout Yates and surrounding counties.

With a focus on key values of integrity, diversity, results, quality, and respect, Arc of Yates is poised to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potential for independence and inclusion in the community. Learn more!

Recent News

Duck race ticket sales are well under way for the 3rd Annual Arc of Yates Duck Race scheduled for Friday, June 15th. The first ten ducks to cross the finish line will entitle the owner to a gift basket valued at over $100.00. The baskets will be revealed each Tuesday and Thursday in the month of May. The second basket we are revealing is the Chamber of Commerce Gift Basket!

Duck race ticket sales are well under way for the 3rd Annual Arc of Yates Duck Race scheduled for Friday, June 15th. The first ten ducks to cross the finish line will entitle the owner to a gift basket valued at over $100.00. The baskets will be revealed each Tuesday and Thursday in the month of May. The first basket we are revealing is the Horning's Gift Basket!

Celebrate Service, Celebrate Yates, Yates County’s Annual Day of Service, was held on April 22, 2018.Celebrated for over 20 years, the event brings community members together to show their support by volunteering at local service agencies.Again this year, the Arc of Yates was selected as a work site and hosted over 25 people, including Kiwanis Club Members, Keuka College Students and Agency staff who worked on the green space adjacent to the Agency’s program center.

Guest Speaker: Nicholas Courgi

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Arc of Yates will be hosting a series of presentations every Tuesday during the month of April.

The final session will feature guest speaker Nicholas Courgi, a graduate of Onondaga Community College, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. This session will be held on Tuesday April 24th at 240 Powell Lane from 6:00pm-7:30pm and is free to attend.